How to Say ‘I have to ask her’ in Italian
Glielo devo chiedere
GLYEH-loh DEH-voh KYEH-deh-reh
[GLYEH-loh DEH-voh KYEH-deh-reh]
💬 Usage Tip: Combines 'gli', indirect pronoun for 'her/him', with 'lo', meaning 'it'.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Expressing the need for advice outside one's expertise is culturally respected.
Phrase Breakdown
Glielo
[GLYEH-loh]
it to him/her
Used to indicate the third person indirect object.
Glielo danno domani.
They will give it to him/her tomorrow.
devo
[DEH-voh]
I must
First person singular of needing or having to do something.
Devo studiare.
I must study.
chiedere
[KYEH-deh-reh]
to ask
To request information or an answer.
Devo chiedere un favore.
I must ask for a favor.
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